Kim Garrett
Ely, MN
Kim started rosemaling 12 years ago by taking a class at North House Folk School with instructor Mary Schliep. She fell in love with it and has been painting ever since. Kim has studied with several Vesterheim Gold Medal-winning rosemaling instructors. She also studied with master artists in Norway and Sweden. Kim’s goal is to bring together a blend of traditional Scandinavian folk art with modern techniques and point of view.
Current Courses Offered by Kim Garrett
Rosemaling: Choose Your Own Telemark or Valdres Adventure
Rosemaling means "rose painting" in Norwegian, and is done in many styles reflective of specific regions in Norway. In this course, participants will be able to choose whether they wish to begin a project in the Telemark or Valdres style (beginners welcome in either style) or bring an unfinished object…
Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 – Sun, Sep 26th, 2021
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Rosemaling: Os Style
Rosemaling means "rose painting" in Norwegian, and is done in many styles reflective of specific regions in Norway. The Os region in western coastal Norway is known for its fanciful flowers and bright colors, making it quite different from many of the other styles of rosemaling. In this course you’ll…
Fri, Aug 13th, 2021 – Sun, Aug 15th, 2021
9am - 5pm
9am - 5pm
Mon, Aug 16th, 2021
9am - 1pm
9am - 1pm
Rosemaling: Valdres Style
Rosemaling is a decorative painting style that originated in Norway where it traditionally decorated churches, homes, and farmhouse interiors. The Valdres style of rosemaling originated in the Valdres valley and is known for its strong floral motif. This course emphasizes the basic techniques of painting these traditional floral bouquets. Students…
Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 – Sun, Oct 31st, 2021
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Past Courses Offered by Kim Garrett
Norwegian Telemark Style Rosemaling: Holi-dala Horse Online Course
Rosemaling Online Course: Hallingdal-Style Plate
Rosemaling Online Course: Os Project
Rosemaling Online Course: Os Skills Refresher
Rosemaling Online Course: Os-Style Flowers
Rosemaling Online Course: Valdres-Style Flowers
Rosemaling: Shaded Telemark Style & Traditions
Rosemaling: Shaded Telemark Style & Traditions
